News

Why Should Insurers Care About Embedded Finance?

This article is by George Toumbev, Chief Commercial Officer, NatWest Boxed Price is no longer a differentiator for insurers – most large providers can price premiums at or near market rates, while switching costs for […]

Legal

NatWest Money Laundering: Huge Fine, Well Deserved

The latest from the FCA, which highlights how the KYC and money laundering rules can be flouted when it suits the bank; National Westminster Bank Plc (NatWest) has been fined £264,772,619.95, following convictions for three offences […]

Fraud

WFH Poses New Challenges For FCA, Banks & Insurers

RegTech industry experts have spoken out in support of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s call for ‘purposeful’ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls and action against financial fraud. Speaking at the AML & ABC Forum 2021, Mark […]

Insurance Regulation

Is Tony Montana Handling Cash Payments At NatWest?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that it has commenced criminal proceedings against National Westminster Bank Plc (NatWest) in respect of offences under the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 (MLR 2007).  The FCA alleges that […]

Legal

PPI Claims? They Think Its All Over, But It Isn’t. Apparently There’s Fergie Time

NatWest Bank will be licking its wounds after losing a court case at Gloucester & Cheltenham on Friday 3rd July 2020 whereby it was held unfair for the Bank to charge secret commission for the sale […]